355 engine out

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My engine is coming out for belts in a few weeks. Is there anything else I should look at / inspect whilst its out?

I am going to do the plugs at the same time. Other than that anything?

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Cheers Ano / Mark. I will be going down to inspect it myself once its out, I have no doubt the gents doing the work will have a little list too, but just wanted an idea for myself.

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Thanks very helpful.

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Thanks great info. Will be making a list!

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Caddyshack said:

Would whoever you trust to take the engine out not know exactly what to check and change? If not I would personally find someone who does given the value of the car and cost of a rebuild....don’t mean to be chippy, I just try to use people who know the cars inside out.

Yeah, its more for me and just for fun really...

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Caddyshack said:

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Caddyshack said:

Would whoever you trust to take the engine out not know exactly what to check and change? If not I would personally find someone who does given the value of the car and cost of a rebuild....don’t mean to be chippy, I just try to use people who know the cars inside out.

Yeah, its more for me and just for fun really...

Gotcha.

I have done many engine out jobs, 355 should be no different but I think I would still use a pro myself.[/quote

Sorry no I am not doing the job myself, good lord no! Brake pads or perhaps a basic service is about my limit!
Its being done by a reputable specialist. I am sure its in safe hands with them, when I said for fun I meant more having a poke over the engine once its out myself.

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Just an update the car is now in the workshop and the engine is out. Everything looks ok. A few minor perished hoses, couple of other minor age related things. Hopefully engine going back in for next week

Thanks for the advice. I took the opportunity to get a good few photos of everything too so can keep a record of the overall condition of things in the future.